General Information, Care and Maintenance | Suunto X6m specification

1. General Information

The Suunto X6/X6M Wristop Computer is a reliable high-precision electronic instrument that is intended for recreational use. Outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy sports such as mountain climbing, hiking and biking can rely on the Suunto X6/X6M’s accuracy.

NOTE: The Suunto X6/X6M should not be substituted for obtaining measurements that require professional or industrial precision and should not be used to obtain measurements when skydiving, hang gliding, paragliding, gyrocopter riding and flying a small aircraft.

1.1. Care and Maintenance

Only perform the procedures described in this manual. Never attempt to disassemble or service your Suunto X6/X6M. Protect your Suunto X6/X6M from shocks, extreme heat and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. If not in use, store your Suunto X6/X6M in a clean, dry environment at room temperature.

The Suunto X6/X6M can be wiped clean with a lightly moistened (warm water) cloth. If there are stubborn stains or marks, you can apply mild soap to the area. Do not expose the Suunto X6/X6M to strong chemicals such as gasoline, cleaning solvents, acetone, alcohol, insect repellents, adhesives and paint, as they will damage the unit’s seals, case and finish. Keep the PC interface contacts clean with e.g. a toothbrush. Make sure the area around the sensors is kept free of dirt and sand. Never insert any objects into the sensor openings.

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Suunto X6m manual General Information, Care and Maintenance

Contents

Page Page USER’S Guide Table of Contents Page SuuntoSports.com General Information Care and Maintenance Water Resistance Battery Replacement Replacing the Battery After sales service Mode Symbols How to Use Your Suunto X6/X6MDisplay Function Symbols Stop/CL Button Short press Buttons Short and Long PressStart Button Short press Long press Arrow Buttons Short press Suunto Button Short press Menus Basic Menu Structure Button LockActivating the button lock Deactivating the button lock Navigating in Menus General Information Modes Time Time Mode Main DisplayAlarm Date Activating alarms Acknowledging alarms Deactivating alarmsSetting the time and the dual time Changing the date Setting the icons Setting the tonesGeneral Calibrating the air pressure sensor Setting the backlight Units Setting the time format Setting the temperature unit Setting the date formatSetting the air pressure unit Setting the ascent/descent rate unit Setting the elevation unit Bearing Compass Mode Main DisplayCompass Use Altitude/Sealevel Calibrating the compass Page Weather Mode Main Display Setting the compass declinationTemperature Sealevel Air pressure Memory Ascent/descent rate Hiking Mode Main DisplayAltitude Starting the logbook Logbook Viewing logbook files Stopping the logbook Erasing logbook files Viewing logbook history Resetting the logbook history Logbook marks Alarms Setting the ascent/descent alarm Setting altitude alarm Stopwatch Hiking Chrono Main Display Viewing memory files Lap timePage Erasing memory files Setting the recording interval Reminder Use Alti/BaroStarting the reminder Reminder interval Stopping the reminder Effect of air temperature on altitude measurement Temperature ºC Temperature ºF Above sea level Page Example using feet and Fahrenheit Lower point Higher point Example using meters and Celsius Lower point Higher point PC Interface Additional FeaturesTransferring data Logs Suunto Activity Manager Features Users Analyzing Data Charts and Data SuuntoSports.com Changing Suunto X6/X6M Settings System Requirements Communities My Suunto Getting Started Sport Forums Thermometer Technical DataAltimeter Barometer Copyright and Trademark Notice Disposal of the Device Limits of Liability and ISO 9001 Compliance Customer Service Contacts Suunto Oy 2/2002, 5/2006, 3/2007